as in shiver
an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold
a shudder ran through him as he stepped outside into the snow
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
huddled in the basement, we shuddered with fear as we heard the approaching tornado
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Recent Examples of shudder
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
For those still concerned with the club’s lack of attention to detail, Saturday night at Fenway Park probably led to some shudders.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Topline Wholesale prices increased by an unexpected 0.9% in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday, causing markets to shudder after reaching record highs on a much more optimistic inflation report from the consumer price index on Tuesday.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This textural trend is known for its popularity in the 1970s, when homeowners and designers experimented with installing shag carpets on unexpected surfaces, such as ceilings and bathroom floors (shudder).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
For those still concerned with the club’s lack of attention to detail, Saturday night at Fenway Park probably led to some shudders.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Verb
The White House will be well aware of this fact, particularly in an environment where fiscally conservative Republicans will be shuddering at Uncle Sam’s $37 trillion (and growing) national debt.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2025
Topline Wholesale prices increased by an unexpected 0.9% in July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday, causing markets to shudder after reaching record highs on a much more optimistic inflation report from the consumer price index on Tuesday.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shudder
Noun
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That’s partly why the Atlas launch sent shivers through Silicon Valley.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Frank Vogel stood outside the Dallas Mavericks’ temporary locker room Wednesday night and recounted the shiver that recently ran down his spine.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter roughly 9 miles west of Johannesburg.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Nearly two years later, there’s still evidence at the crime scene that shook this small island country — ash on jutting rocks, melted scraps of plastic and fabric scattered in the verdant shrubbery where wild dogs stalk giant lizards.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Furman is one of a kind: a trans, devoutly Jewish former rabbinical student who’s written a book about Lou Reed and sings folk-punk songs in a mercurial tremble.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
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Valeria leaves guard duties to Ellen, a grandmother with a constant tremble in her hands from her MS.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Even the coldest heart has been melted by the tear-jerking video of a cat trying her best to clean her ears after they were cut off due to cancer.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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The music of home often quivers with nostalgia.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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There’s a breathless mood in the air that quivers and quakes at the protests to come.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a story that is sometimes outweighed by its tragic end, Selena y Los Dinos manages to radiate joy by showing Selena as a human being, vibrating with energy, determination, and an infectious sense of humor.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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These waves, called microwaves, cause particles in food to vibrate and absorb power.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Shudder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shudder. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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